Rangers have announced the unpopular banners at both ends of the Ibrox main stand are to be taken down.

The glass stairwells at either end of the stadium are an iconic part of the ground and supporters had hit out at their appearance.

But now Rangers have confirmed the decision to take the banners down with immediate effect, hinting a lack of sponsorship take-up could be the reason behind the reverse decision.

Coming off ... (Image: Twitter)

The banners on the ends of Ibrox's main stand are to be taken down (Image: Twitter)

A club statement said: "The wrap around banners at both ends of the main Ibrox stand are to be taken down.

"The glass stairwells had been ‘dressed’ during the Commonwealth Games for promotional purposes and the thinking was to look at a branding exercise which would also highlight the potential for partners/sponsors to utilise the space in the future.

"This purpose has now been served and so the banners will be coming down today."

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Discontent arose among the support in August when the club's supporters liaison officer informed fans there were no plans to take down the banners.

But now it seems there's been a change of heart at the club and supporters have got their way with the staircases set to return to their original state for the club's next home fixture against Motherwell on October 22.